Defense Technologist Job#499

Position Overview

Defense Technologist (Senior) supports advanced defense initiatives and requires an active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. The role, demanding a minimum of 15 years of experience, involves planning, developing, and executing sophisticated R&D projects that address critical challenges in major Department of Defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Positions Available in each area: air, land, space, naval surface warfare, tactical intelligence, special operations, wargaming (2 positions) and electronic warfare.
• Experience in active-duty military service, as a support contractor and/or DoD civilian in a warfare specialty at increasingly challenging levels in planning, developing, and executing technical R&D projects.
• Addresses unique or controversial problems that significantly impact major Department of Defense programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research studies combining operational expertise with novel technology approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in applying advanced techniques, theories, and practices in technological programs, including those transitioned to operational use.
• Experience in one or more areas: air, land, space, naval surface warfare, tactical intelligence, special operations, wargaming, and electronic warfare.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 15 years
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), subject to Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Education: Master’s in relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD preferred.
• At least seven years of extensive experience, background, and knowledge of program transition efforts is highly desirable.
• Joint/COCOM staff experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting the OSD and/or DARPA is highly desirable.